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YH61 FGN

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,922 mi
Last recorded69,922 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 FGN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,943 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 44,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 28,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,113 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 19,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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YH61 FGN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 64,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH61 FGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH61 FGN registered?

YH61 FGN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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